Tuesday, October 05, 2010


http://diigo.com/0d1ly
Quotes:
Candidates' Ties to Lobbyists Pose Obstacles in 2010 Campaigns - OpenSecrets Blog | OpenSecrets
    • The top 20 recipients of funds from lobbyists this campaign season raked in upwards of $9 million since the last House and Senate elections. Some of the most powerful people in Congress are also the most aligned with lobbyists' cash, too. Many of the top beneficiaries of lobbyists' donations are heads of party leadership and congressional committees.